used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
anew
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
ConstantinenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəntiːn/
Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
Constantine's
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From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
curlicuenounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪkjuː/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
divisible by two
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
engage in
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
medium-incomed
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From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
on one occasion
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
go across or through
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
reparationnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
sanitynounUS /ˈsænəti/
normal or sound powers of mind
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
try to get or reach
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
Steve
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From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
Steve's
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From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading So that ended the matter from Steve's viewpoint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was his intention not to try to evade his personal blame in the matter but to make reparation to his own self and to his wife if he were permitted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
which person or people
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Steve knew he brushed by Aunt Belle, who was coming in to see what her brother was roaring about, and down those detestable gilded curlicue stairs to seek out his wife and try again to make her realize that for once he was determined on what should come to pass as regarded their future together, to force her to realize even if he created a cheap scene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Whatever blame fell upon Constantine's shoulders was not within his province to judge--Constantine was a dying man and Steve was not quite thirty-five.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If he could once convince his wife that their sole chance of future happiness and sanity lay in beginning as medium-incomed young persons with all the sane world before them it would have been worth it all--excepting for Mary Faithful.
